Public Information Officer

About the role

Under general direction, is responsible for performing journalistic and public contact work for the development of informational materials, news releases, and other actions necessary to prepare materials for release. Provides public relations support for a City department to improve the timely and accurate distribution of information to the public. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises technical supervision over assigned staff. Work Location Public Safety Headquarters (PSHQ) - 315 S. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX (78205).

Schedule

Work Hours 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Confers with operating department head and supervisors concerning material to be prepared and style of presentation.
• Arranges for the distribution of news releases, pamphlets, and special articles.
• Prepares or edits scripts to be presented over communications media or in public and delivers talks.
• Prepares outlines of material for newspaper photographers.
• Prepares display advertising for newspapers, posters, handbills, exhibits, or programs.
• Attends committee meetings and